Tag: ZITiS

  • Germany: The state hacks along

    Germany: The state hacks along

    With the temporary exception of the Federal Police, all German police agencies and secret services are now allowed to hack into computers and telephones. This is an extremely deep invasion of privacy On 10 June, the Bundestag massively expanded the…

  • Security research: EU Commission to fund technology to decrypt 5G connections

    Security research: EU Commission to fund technology to decrypt 5G connections

    European police authorities are invited to submit proposals for the development of an interception platform. Authorities from third countries can also participate in the research project. Several German initiatives, including those of the domestic secret service, served as door openers.…

  • Predicting crime and profiling: Europol and Frontex turn to artificial intelligence

    Predicting crime and profiling: Europol and Frontex turn to artificial intelligence

    The EU police agency will soon receive a new regulation that will allow sensitive personal data to be used for research purposes. Corresponding projects are already underway. As early as next year, the EU border agency wants to use an…

  • Right-wing attacks: German Police and Europol cannot decrypt suspects’ devices

    Right-wing attacks: German Police and Europol cannot decrypt suspects’ devices

    The Berlin police fail to crack the mobile phone and laptop of a neo-Nazi. This is stated in the final report of the investigation team on arson and spraying in the Neukölln district. Federal authorities and companies have also chipped…